Marvin John Jensen was a Rear Admiral

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 in the United States Navy

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. A native of Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Sheboygan, Wisconsin

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, Jensen was born on July 8, 1908. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy

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 in 1931. During World War II

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 he became the first officer to command the USS Puffer (SS-268)

USS Puffer (SS-268)

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. While in command he was awarded the Silver Star

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 for his actions during the vessel's war patrol in the Makassar Strait

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-Celebes Sea

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area in September and October of 1943. He died on April 6, 1993.